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Kuala Lumpur visit - Famous Petronas towers

Twin towers and chopsticks

Cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur (or KL), will probably be your first encounter with Malaysia. With this Easy Going starter pack you’ll be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel where you’ll be staying for the first two nights. During your Kuala Lumpur visit, make sure you see the (until recently) highest towers in the world the Petronas Towers (now surpassed only by the Taipei 101), the neo-colonial Anglo-Moorish-style station and the ultramodern Mashid Negara mosque.

For a first taste of Asian culture, head to Chinatown where you can wander through the tiny alleyways and winding streets, and try some of the best food in town (we suggest the Malaysian satay or fish head soup in one of the little restaurants). If you want to stick a bit closer to home during your Kuala Lumpur visit in terms of your food tastes, the city has plenty to offer the traveller; from fast-food chains to large air-conditioned shopping malls and food courts where you can find dishes to suit all tastes. If your spending money is burning a hole in your pocket, then head to Central Market or the street stalls in China Town to pick up a bargain or to the plush Suria KLCC Shopping Complex for all the shops you could wish for.

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Option 1: Hotel in Bukit Bintang

Duration	3 days / 2 nights	Accommodation	Hotel in Bukit Bintang Comfort level 4 (see accommodation)
Price	£135 per person - based on 2 people sharing	Includes	2 nights' accommodation with breakfast at hotel (or breakfast voucher for a local cafe), transfer from airport to hotel on arrival
Transport	Transfer from airport to hotel	Excludes	Other Meals

We’ve selected this centrally located hotel as a comfort option. The hotel lies in the heart of the Bukit Bintang district, the commercial and business hub of Kuala Lumpur. The trendy Pavilion shopping mall is right outside the hotel and a little further up the road you’ll find all the major brands at the Lot 10. There’s a great food court on the ground floor. Bukit Bintang is buzzing 24 hours a day, so it really is ‘the place to be’ during your Kuala Lumpur visit.

The hotel has a good restaurant and is very eco-minded with a water and electricity-saving policy. If you prefer a more western-style hotel in the buzzing heart of the city then this comfort hotel is a great choice. This hotel also has a spa located on one of its floor for guests to pamper themselves during their stay.

Kuala Lumpur Hotel in Bukit Bintang

Option 2: Budget Hotel in Chinatown

Duration	3 days / 2 nights	Accommodation	Budget Hotel in Chinatown Comfort level 3 (see accommodation)
Price	£90 per person - based on 2 people sharing	Includes	2 nights' accommodation with breakfast, transfer from airport to hotel on arrival
Transport	Transfer from airport to hotel	Excludes	Other meals

In the lively district Chinatown we’ve selected a simple, but well-maintained hotel. You’re in the heart of the historic part of Kuala Lumpur with characteristic little streets, cosy restaurants and the famous night market in Petaling Street. It’s also where you’ll find the Puduraya bus station, where you can catch the bus to almost anywhere in Malaysia. The historic Moorish station is within walking distance and the modern train station KL Sentral is just over 1 mile away. From your hotel you can walk to Little India with its colourful Indian shops and the Merdeka Square, or Independence Square.

Our hotel in Chinatown has a café-restaurant, a small outdoor café on Petaling Street and a music bar. Breakfast is included.

Kuala Lumpur visit - Inside Petronas Towers

Kuala Lumpur Budget Hotel in Chinatown

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